Hangzhou West Lake

Service Area for idl design

The architectural design of this project is based on the culture of Hangzhou's canals and draws inspiration from the city flower, the Osmanthus. The interior design adheres to the principle of architectural-interior integration, using a simple and atmospheric design language to create a characteristic city window and bring a convenient and comfortable space experience for passengers. The overall space is based on the original wood color, with modern design techniques, to create a simple and transparent environment experience for visitors.

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Unique Properties

Hang Zhou West Lake Service Area is located near Yuanpu Town of West Lake District. The original project had a small scale, single function and old facilities. In the reconstruction of the project, the design team gave priority to the sustainability of the public buildings and the experience of visitors and, incorporating the local cultural story background of Hangzhou, created a shopping mall styled comprehensive service area.

Tags

Mall, City, Interior, Renew, Culture

Production Technology

Under the special circumstance of the global pandemic, the designers introduced new service facilities such as smart capsule hotel, unmanned convenience store and unmanned coffee stand that apply the face recognition technology to reduce social contacts. Meanwhile, through the switch control in entrances of the building in five directions, they switch the one stop mode to the function separation mode, to reduce crowd gathering.

Design Challenge

Considering the characteristics of Hangzhou which boasts abundant fragrant golden cinnamons in autumn, the designers selected sweet-scented osmanthus, the city flower of Hangzhou, as the source of inspiration. In architectural design, they fully considered the visual connection between the architectural space and the surrounding landscape. The exterior facades composed of super white curtain wall glass and wooden grilles are combined with the osmanthus shaped roofs to endow the whole buildings a unique dynamic effect.

Project Duration

The project was located in Hang Zhou, China.

Operation Flow

Considering the characteristics of Hangzhou which boasts abundant fragrant golden cinnamons in autumn, the designers selected sweet scented osmanthus, the city flower of Hangzhou, as the source of inspiration.The interior of the buildings also embodies the overall style of the architecture. With warm wood and pure colors, it creates a relaxed, cozy space atmosphere. The two main buildings in the north and south respectively provide a unique dining space of different themes.

Research

Hang Zhou West Lake Service Area is a reconstruction project , the design team gives priority to the sustainability of the public buildings. This project bring a Hang Zhou culture to the visitors, the two main buildings in the north and south respectively provide a unique dining space of different themes.

Inspiration

This service area is located near Yuanpu Town of West Lake District. In the reconstruction of the project, the design team gave priority to the sustainability of the project and the experience of visitors and, incorporating the local cultural story background of Hangzhou, created a shopping mall styled comprehensive service area space. The designers selected sweet-scented osmanthus, the city flower of Hangzhou, as the source of inspiration. In architectural design, they fully considered the visual connection between the architectural space and the surrounding landscape.

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Project Overview

Hangzhou West Lake Service Area has been a Silver winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

Silver Recognition

Chun Kong Au was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Hangzhou West Lake Service Area.

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Chun Kong Au's redesign of Hangzhou West Lake Service Area prioritizes sustainability and visitor experience, drawing inspiration from local cultural stories and the city flower, Osmanthus.

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